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British Shorthair
Easy-going, calm, independent
Also known as: british blue, bsh
- Adult weight
- 4–8 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–17 years
- Size
- Medium
- Exercise
- Low
- Origin
- UK
- Group
- Shorthair
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedCompare weight & lifespan with the Cat Fanciers' Association breed profile ↗
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Hypertrophic cardiomyopathyBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Polycystic kidney diseaseBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●ObesityBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Haemophilia B (rare)Breed-specific association not yet verified.
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Watch portions — prone to weight gain
- ✓Heart screening advised
Calculators for your British Shorthair
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Official breed profile – British Shorthair ↗
- International Cat Care – Cat breeds ↗
- Cat Fanciers' Association – Breeds ↗
- UFAW – Genetic welfare problems of companion animals ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.